According to the Politburo’s resolution on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Vietnam has set ambitious targets for 2030. The country aims to achieve advanced capabilities in science, technology, and innovation across several key fields, ranking among the leading nations in the upper-middle-income group.

The Politburo's resolution on advancing science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation aims for sustainable development in these fields by 2045, positioning Vietnam as a high-income developed country.

The Times Higher Education (THE) organisation has unveiled its world university rankings for 2025. Hanoi Medical University has made its debut in the rankings, joining eight other Vietnamese universities recognised by THE this year.

In recent years, digital infrastructure, digital platforms, devices, and digital transformation technologies in government agencies serving the public and businesses have received significant investment. National and sectoral databases have been actively developed, connected, and shared.

Vietnam has nine scientists ranked in the top 10,000 and 60 in the top 100,000 most cited researchers globally this year, according to a newly released list by academic publisher Elsevier.

As of July 2024, Vietnam has 11 higher education institutions that meet international quality standards, accredited by five foreign organizations with various evaluation criteria.

According to the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII) report, Vietnam ranks 44th out of 133 countries and economies, moving up two spots from 2023. Vietnam leads the world in three indices: high-tech imports, high-tech exports, and creative goods exports.

By September 15, 2026, the 2G network will be officially shut down nationwide, freeing up frequency resources for more advanced telecommunications technologies. This move aligns with the development goals of both network providers and the country.

The Ministry of Education and Training has outlined 12 key tasks and solutions in its strategic plan for the 2024-2025 academic year, themed "Innovation, quality improvement, unity, and discipline."

Thirteen Vietnamese universities have been listed in the Impact Rankings 2024 released recently by the Times Higher Education (THE).

Vietnamese universities have moved to higher places in the QS World University Rankings 2025 released recently by the UK-based education organisation Quacquarelli Symonds.

Five Vietnamese scientists have appeared on a list of the 1,000 Best Rising Stars of Science in the World 2023 Rankings on the website Research.com.

A host of activities in response to the national programme on energy efficiency for the 2019-2030 period have been organised during March by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Vietnam has improved its global ranking in English proficiency, ranking 58th out of 113 non-native English-speaking countries, up 2 places compared to 2022, according to the EF English Proficiency Index (EPI) from Education First (EF).

British magazine Times Higher Education (THE) has announced its World University Rankings 2024 (THE WUR 2024), in which six Vietnamese universities are listed. Duy Tan University and Ton Duc Thang University are both in the 601 - 800 group in the global rankings and again lead Vietnamese universities, but have both fallen in their position compared to 2023.

Five Vietnamese universities have retained their places in the QS World University Rankings 2024 announced by the UK-based education organisation Quaquarelli Symonds on August 5.